Review of Development
Plan and Annual Report
2011/12
Cathal Brugha Swimming
& Water Polo Club
Phil Kelly
Chairman
Annual Report to AGM - 26 April 2012
philip-kelly2@sky.com
www.cathalbrughawaterpolo.co.uk
1.0 Executive Summary
On 22 June 2012, Cathal Brugha Swimming & Water
Polo Club submitted a 3yr Development Plan to
Belfast City Council as part of a funding application
under the Councils Large Development Grant
scheme. The plan was also submitted to Swim
Ireland as part of our application for accreditation
under the governing body Clubmark Award scheme.
This report outlines performance against objectives
which have been identified within year 1 of this plan,
and provides a synopsis of the past years activities to
members attending our AGM and other stakeholders.
1.1
Action Plan Tasks
Our 2011/14 Development Plan identified five key areas for priority attention and
these were:
1. To put in place a Coaching Pathway
2. To put in place a sustainable Player Pathway
3. To develop a sustainable player Recruitment/Retention programme
4. To put in place a Volunteer Programme
5. To establish effective & sustainable Governance arrangements
Within the first year (2011-12) of the development plan 44 specific tasks/objectives
were identified and at year end 34 of these tasks have been completed: that is a
completion rate of 77%.
However, as development opportunities identified
themselves and priorities changed much more was accomplished, in addition to the
specifics of the plan as it was originally drafted pre 2011/12.
The extent and detail of our activities and achievements throughout the year is laid
out chronologically within Section 4 of this report.
All told, the Cathal Brugha Club has had a terrific year in terms of Club management,
public profile and external validation of our management set up, despite experiencing
some disappointing competition results in the pool which, given the improved
structures and team preparation environment, can only get better over time.
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1.2
Key Successes
In terms of key successes over the 2011/12 year, these
are listed below, in no particular order of importance or
impact:
1. Our application for BCC Large Dev. Grant (£5,000) was
successful and BCC’s continued support of partnership
project initiatives e.g. ‘Make a Splash’ pathway to Club
water polo, mini water polo league & ‘showcase’ events
is here acknowledged
2. Our new Website and Facebook page went live and is now an essential
communication tool, which is well used both internally and externally
3. Coach qualifications were achieved at Level 1 Water Polo, Pool Safety, Mini Water
Polo, FUNdementals, Disability Awareness, Child Protection, First Aid, BCC ‘Out of
Hours’ Training
4. A ‘Level 0’ point of entry Course was created and delivered for aspiring Water Polo
Coaches within Cathal Brugha
5. Junior Coaching was Reviewed; training sessions were improved, coaching activities
were amended to reflect LTAD programme, Coaching Activities & Lesson Planning
Booklet has been drafted and will be launched at our Coaching Conference
6. Clubmark accreditation was achieved and subsequent external validation was
provided by Sport NI
7. Substantial media & internet coverage throughout the year will have increased the
public profile of the Cathal Brugha Club
8. Cathal Brugha played a leading role in successful negotiations between Ulster
Water Polo and Swim Ulster to secure an innovative and much needed partnership
arrangement. This was evidence of our strategic influence to promote a positive
water polo environment beyond the ‘boundaries’ of the Cathal Brugha Club’s ‘normal’
activities
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9. Cathal Brugha led the development of Ulster region Dev. Plan for 2012/13
10. A Competency & Essential Skills programme was developed within Cathal Brugha
which included a baseline assessment of all junior players
11. Four Cathal Brugha boys & girls were selected on Ireland Junior Team and four men
selected on Ireland Senior Team
12. Ciaran McGurk was awarded Junior Club – Coach of the Year in Belfast Sports
Awards in Belfast City Hall
13. Ten Coaches from Cathal Brugha attend Child Protection Course
14. Cathal Brugha awarded Ulster Club of the Year and Ireland’s Club of the Year at
Swim Ireland Annual Awards in Belfast City Hall
15. Cathal Brugha’s Clubmark journey was used as the preferred ‘case study’ at the Swim
Ireland Annual Congress
16. Cathal Brugha 80th Anniversary Dinner at Balmoral Hotel
17. Cathal Brugha won the first ever mini water-polo league at Andersonstown Leisure
Centre, in December 2011. We also finished in the top Four Play Offs in the National
League Men’s Division One and were beaten finalists in the Men’s Irish Senior Cup.
Our Women’s Team, although depleted through unavailability of some key players,
performed well in all competitions. Our Under 16 and Under 19 Teams are in a
development phase and competed well under the circumstances. Our Division 3
team, although winning the division last year, made the courageous decision to
remaining in Div 3 and to use this league to develop junior players. The single gender
U14 Cup had not yet been played at the time of writing this report.
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Contents
Chapter
Page(s)
Executive Summary
1.0
1.1
Action Plan Tasks
1.2
Key Successes
Contents
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3-4
5
Implementation of 2011/12 Plan
2.0
2.1
Priority Area 1: Create a Coaching Pathway
2.2
Priority Area 2: Create a Player Pathway
2.3
Priority Area 3: Create Recruitment & Retention
Programme
2.4
Priority Area 4: Create Volunteer Programme
2.5
Priority Area 5: Effective & Sustainable Governance
3.0
Analysis of Action List
4.0
Key Development Milestones
5.0
Conclusion: Chairman’s Comments
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7-8
9-10
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12-13
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15-16
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2.0 Report on the
implementation of our
2011/12 Plan
Priority Areas
The following table identifies the priority
areas as set out in our original 2011/12
year Action List and provides a
commentary on the implementation
status of each objective.
2.1
Priority Area 1 is to establish a Coaching Pathway which will provide a structured
and planned approach to coaching advancement.
Objective
Action
Targets
Commentary
A. Establish an
Introductory
Level Coach
Education
Programme
Work with senior
coaches within the
club/NGB to agree
content of
programme
Introductory level
Coaching programme
developed
 Peter Cassidy led a
very successful 3wk
basic level course in
February for aspiring
Coaches
B. To Progress
Coaches
through the
coach
education
levels (also see
Governance
section)
Agree to appoint a
person responsible
for coach education
Exec Committee agree in
principal to appoint a
person responsible for
Education management
 Director of Coaching
is now responsible
for Coach Education
Source funding to
assist with coaches
taking courses
Source funding for 4 x
new level 1 coaches
plus 2 x new level 2
coaches
 Complete Funding
approved via BCC
Large Dev Grant
2011/12
C. To introduce a
CPD
programme for
all club
coaches
Devise an annual
CPD programme for
all club coaches
(also see
Governance section)
Via Swim Ireland and
Belfast City Council,
create an annual CPD
programme for all of our
Coaches
 Swim Ulster
approached re 1yr
CPD plan examples
provided of admin
CPD Courses
 Response awaited
from SU
D. To raise the
profile of club
coaches
Acknowledge the
achievements of
club coaches
through website
Create an on-going
update on Club & Player
achievements via a
website blog, Facebook
& Twitter
 Numerous
acknowledgements
to players, Coaches
& Admin have been
posted on site
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Priority Areas Contd….
2.2
Priority Area 2
is to clarify to all
concerned how our water polo players can
progress from introductory level right through to
representation on the Cathal Brugha senior
team and potentially with National squads.
Objective
A. Put in place
a system to
record
performance
s and
reward
achievement
B. Develop
links from
under 11s
through the
age groups
to senior
teams
Action
To put in place a
system to record
and keep Team
game statistics
To put in place a
system to record
and retain individual
players statistics
with regards to
performances during
matches
Targets
Commentary
Excel based system in
place to collect , collate &
analyse match sheets
Source and implement
system to monitor player
performance during
matches
Update website and
establish a blog, to be kept
current, acknowledging
player & team
performances
 Prototype system
developed
 Blog established and
operating
To acknowledge the
performance of
teams/players
through local
media/website/
Facebook, Twitter
Establish and keep current
Facebook & Twitter outlets
 Facebook in place
Obtain newspaper editorial
coverage relating to each
game/club event.
 Regular press
coverage attained &
recorded
Identify the most
promising players in
each age group
Coaches to maintain a
player progress log and
provide reports as required.
Senior coaches to
keep under review
potential Senior
players from junior
squads
Senior coaches & players
to occasionally attend
under 14/16 squad
sessions (e.g. monthly)
 Our Director of
Coaching developed
a set of
competencies &
progress log for all
junior players.
Invite best junior
players to attend
and take part in
senior squad
sessions
Pathway from junior level
squad training to senior
squad training established
in line with our LTAD
 Senior players
amongst Coaches in
attendance at junior
sessions
 Progress pathway
established
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Invite age group
players to attend
senior
league/cup/final
matches
Development of a
club based
competitive
programme for
Under 11 Squad
players
C. To develop
a
competition
pathway
catering for
players at all
levels in line
with our
LTAD
Development of an
inter club
competition
programme involving
other Belfast Clubs
for age group teams
Create an
opportunity for
player development
within competitive
participation e.g. Div
3 team
Review facilities &
equipment
requirements
(coaches input
required )
Provide priority
training during
tournament lead in
period
Establish an education
experience for two most
improved boys & girls junior
players to attend senior cup
finals (4 players &
chaperone x 3 nights)
Develop U11 squad to a
competitive level
Establish a mini-polo,
Ulster under 11 league, at a
Club session – 8wks
Second senior teams to be
used to proactively develop
junior players
Task reviewed by
Exec Committee and
decision taken not to
pursue in this
occasion
 U11 squad
developed & Mini
polo league
established in
Nov/Dec 2011
 BCC funded
Showcase event at
Olympia – mini polo,
6 teams participate
 Div 3 now
predominantly a
development squad
 Sessions reviewed &
new equipment
purchased
 Cup sides given
priority access to
additional sessions
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Priority Areas contd….
2.3
Priority Area 3
is to
develop
a
sustainable
player
Recruitment & Retention programme
within the Club.
Objective
Action
A. To work in
partnership with
the BCC to
promote Water
Polo
Promote water polo to
make splash
participants who have
attained levels 4 & 5
within the programme
B. Develop an Under
11 Programme
within the club
Promote Water polo
to schools involved
with the BCC Schools
swimming prog.
 33 new players
identified to date
Create at least 2 x
opportunities to
demonstrate water
polo to schools during
2011/12 & increase
over next two years
 Water polo
‘showcased’ at St
John the Baptist
Primary School
Swimming Gala and
also at
Andersonstown
Leisure Centre
Summer & Easter
Schemes
Water polo offered as
taster activity within
BCC activity
programme
Teach
Swimming/Water polo
fundaments to all new
Under 11s
Annual plan for
development of U11’s
created &
implemented
Obtain photo &
editorial coverage in
local media
Commentary
Welcome at least 12
new players at U11
level from ‘Make a
Splash’ programme
Offer Water polo
taster sessions in
local leisure Centre’s
Develop an annual
calendar of fun
milestones
C. Raise profile of
sport/club/players
through media
Targets
At least 4 x fun
milestones per year
developed for junior
players
At least 6 x press
releases issued
promoting club
activities 2011/12 (10
in year 2 & 14 in year
3)
 Skills & Competency
Framework has been
developed
 Junior sessions has
been reviewed & reorganized
 Teaching guide
booklet drafted
 Substantial media
coverage obtained –
examples available
for inspection
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Establish a parents
group
Parents group
established
 Parents Junior
Sessions rotation
Group established
Produce an
introduction to Water
polo for all new
parents
‘What is Water Polo’
information posted on
website
 Complete
Produce an regular
club newsletter via
hard copy and/or on
line for parents
Newsletter/blog
providing up to date
information produced
on website
 Blog used as
electronic newsletter
E. Create role
models of senior
international
players
Invite junior members
to participate in
games before/during
or after senior
matches
Senior & Junior Ulster
leagues at same
session
Unable to complete
as this is an Ulster
Water Polo matter –
will pursue with UWP
F. Develop links with
local FE Colleges
and Universities
Encourage senior
players to advocate
Club membership to
fellow students
Approach FE
Colleges and
Universities proposing
player recruitment
Not achieved
G. Promote water
polo to traditionally
under-represented
groups
Direct recruitment to
ethnic minorities,
those with disabilities
and women
Approach umbrella
organizations to
promote water polo
involvement
Not achieved
H. Raise player
numbers during
life of plan
Recruit new players in
all junior age groups
Achieve 10% increase
in numbers of
available junior
players based upon
2011 membership
D. Improve
communications
from/to junior
players and
parents
 Make a Splash
partnership with BCC
- new player
recruitment produced
33 new members =
23% increase in
membership
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Priority Areas contd….
2.4
Priority Area 4 is to put in place a Volunteer
Programme for the Club which includes methods by
which we recognize the work & contribution of
volunteers
Objective
Action
A. Encourage
parental
participation
Recruit volunteers
from parents group
Targets
Establish parent
group
Identify 1 x new
method for parental
involvement
Commentary
 Parent group
established for
supervision rota
Incomplete – will defer
to next year
B. Encourage
involvement of
ex-players
Recruit ex-players into Contact ex-players to
a volunteer role, either encourage
occasional or
involvement
consistent roles
Unsuccessful – will
continue to pursue this
proposal
C. Provide table
officials and
referees
Recruit & train
volunteers for table
duty and refereeing
Recruit 2 x new
referees and 2 x new
table officials each
year during plan
Incomplete – will defer
to next year
D. Plan process of
volunteer
recognition
Recognise volunteer
contributions via
website, Facebook &
Twitter
Volunteer
contributions
acknowledged via
media, website,
Facebook & Twitter at
regular intervals
during life of plan
 Volunteer contributions
recognized via website
and also via invitations
to represent Club at
various dinners &
awards ceremonies
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Priority Areas contd….
2.5
Priority Area 5 is to review
governance structures and to establish
effective & sustainable governance
arrangements
Objective
Action
Target
Commentary
A. Review Club
administration
structure
Undertake a review of
structural
administration
changes implemented
during 2010/11
Administration
structure meets Club
needs
 Follow a review it was
determined that no
further actions are
necessary at this time
B. Revise roles &
responsibilities
Identify list of key
roles & responsibilities
and allocate these to
a willing member
Clarity of roles &
responsibilities
 Role definitions drafted
for most jobs
C. Establish
resource to
manage
Education,
Mentoring &
Qualification
areas
Devise job
specification of
Education Officer
Clear role identified
for an Education
Officer
Seek suitable
volunteer and appoint
an Education Officer
 Complete: Role
included within
Director of Coaching
responsibilities
Education Officer
appointed
Source appropriate
Coach education &
qualification courses
and devise annual
CPD programme
Education Programme
devised
(see also Coach
development
section)
Incomplete – awaiting
response from Swim
Ulster to request for
further training
opportunities.
 4 newly level 1
coaches qualified
Recruit Coaches &
volunteers to
 Other courses
participate in
Education Programme
attended included:
Education Programme in place and
Pool Safety Course,
participants identified
Mini Water Polo,
Fundementals,
Coaching persons with
a Disability
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 Plan prepared and
Hon Treasurer report
to Exec as appropriate
D. Ensure
appropriate
financial
planning
Prepare annual
budget and income
generation plan
Financial plan in place
E. Ensure effective
lines of
communication
Develop
Communication plan
(internal & external
communication)
Communication plan
in place & operating
Incomplete – although
a plan has not been
created, a substantial
improvement in the
area of
communication has
taken place
F. Further develop
relationships with
stakeholders/part
ner organisations
Prepare list of
stakeholders,
including partner
organisations
Stakeholder
engagement plan in
place (should form
part of
Communication plan)
Incomplete – no formal
plan has been created,
however stakeholder
communication has
never been better
Develop an action
plan to ensure
appropriate
engagement with
stakeholders
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3.0
Analysis of Action List
The above synopsis, which lists Complete and Incomplete actions, represents
progress against our 2011/12 Development Plan Action List and is further
demonstrated by the diagram below:
Clearly, from the implementation report of identified priorities, more work is required in
relation to improving our Volunteer Programme with only 2 out of 5 tasks completed.
Additionally, although substantial work has been invested in improved internal & external
communication, the omission of a Communication Plan (Governance Section) to bring
this work together and to plan future actions is an area for future improvement
Other clear areas for future improvement and/or development include:
1. Working more closely with our partners in Ulster Water Polo & Swim Ulster,
especially given the progress made in partnership negotiations between these two
bodies.
2. Timely access to relevant training courses organized by Swim Ireland
3. A closer relationship with the education sector in terms of water polo development in
general and recruitment of members to our Club
4. Coaching support to our Senior Teams
5. Building upon successes to date in relation to Mini Water Polo
6. Review of income streams within Cathal Brugha
These priorities will be prominent within our revised and updated annual plan
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4.0
Chronological ‘Snapshot’ of Key Development & Activity Milestones
September 2011
1. BCC confirm award of Large Development Grant £5,000
2. Cathal Brugha website goes live, with 80+ Club
information posts to end April
3. Level 1 Water Polo Course – 4 coaches qualified at
course
4. Development Pathway – ‘Make-a-Splash’ to Mini
Polo, funding confirmed, Sept-Dec
5. Coaches attended CPD Course in FUNdementals &
Mini Water Polo
6. Cathal Brugha AGM
7. Club Member registration reviewed
November 2011
13. 24 new young players referred to Cathal Brugha
from BCC ‘Make-a-Splash’ programme
14. Lord Mayor invited to attend Mini Water Polo
League Finale
15. Substantial coverage in Irish News for mini polo
league..also various website, Facebook etc.
16. Mini Water Polo League started at Atown on 15th
Nov.
17. Cathal Brugha compete in Irish U19 Cup finals
18. Swim Ireland confirm Clubmark Award for Cathal
Brugha – score 86% (70% passmark)
January 2012
23. Boys & Girls at U16 Irish Cup finals at Lisburn
24. Cathal Brugha meeting with Swim Ulster to agree
partnership opportunities
25. Application to BCC for ‘Showcase’ mini water polo
event targeted at Swimming Clubs
26. Competencies & Skills programme developed
creating development pathways for junior players
- implementation in March 2012
27. Director of Coaching attended Disability
Awareness Course at Atown Leisure Centre
28. SMcMahon & C Campfield attended pool safety
course at Atown Leisure Centre
29. BCC ‘Out of Hours’ training received and access
gained to Falls LC (Atown already available)
30. Members attended training in First Aid & Child
Protection
October 2011
8. Cathal Brugha propose mini water polo league at
Ulster Water Polo Meeting
9. Cathal Brugha appoint new Coaching & Marketing
Directors, CMcGurk & G O’Neill
10. Final Clubmark submission to Swim Ulster
11. Water polo Clubs meet to agree mini polo league
format
12. Cathal Brugha Executive Committee review
progress of 3yr plan
December 2011
19. Cathal Brugha fundraising Quiz Night at Kings Head
20. 104 young players attend Mini Water Polo Finale on
13th Dec. Also present Belfast’s Lord Mayor, Swim
Ireland CEO and around 200 spectators.
21. Charity Christmas Morning Swim at Bangor raised
£500 for the Hydrotherapy Unit at Chlidren’s RVH
22. Cathal Brugha attracted substantial media coverage
over the past year and this coverage ‘peaked’ in
December, mainly in relation to our Mini Water
Polo initiative.
February 2012
31. Protest submitted to IWPA in relation to Mixed
Gender U14 Irish Cup identifying physical inequity
issues at this age where 15yr olds may compete
against 10/11yr olds
32. Four Brugha boys & girls selected for Irish Junior
Teams to compete in British Regional
Championships on 10/02/12
33. Cathal Brugha facilitate development of regional
Development Plan on behalf of Ulster Water Polo
34. Club Development Workshop held at Balmoral
Hotel to review year past and to update current
plan
35. Brugha have two out of three representatives on
Ulster Water Polo delegation to negotiate
partnership working with Swim Ulster
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March 2012
April 2012
36. Clubmark External Verification meeting with
Jonathan Woods (Knight Kavanagh Page)
37. Ciaran McGurk awarded Junior Club - Coach of the
year at Belfast Sports Awards
38. 14th March – Ciaran McGurk receives half page
profile coverage in Irish News
39. Brugha push for closer working partnership at
negotiations with Swim Ulster delegation
40. First ever - Ulster Water Polo/Swim Ulster
partnership & affiliation fees/funding agreed
41. Cathal Brugha 80th Anniversary Dinner at Balmoral
Hotel – Irish News photo/coverage on 3 April 2012
42. 31st March, BCC ‘Showcase’ event - Mini Water
Polo Blitz at Olympia Leisure Centre targeted at
Swimming Clubs participation
43. Competencies & Skills programme, developed to
create development pathway for Cathal Brugha
junior players, implemented – junior players
baseline assessment undertaken & recorded
44. Level 0 (foundation course) developed and
delivered over 3wks to aspiring coaches within
Cathal Brugha – Peter Cassidy Tutor
45. IWPA permit our entry to single gender U14 Cups
– tournament on 5th or 6th May 2012
46. 21st March – Brugha Profile in Irish News
47. Structure & content of Junior training sessions
reviewed
48. Squad structure introduced based upon
Competency & Skills baseline assessment
49. Coaching syllabus created and agreed with Coaches
50. Key ‘Learning Points’ agreed and associated Activity
programme identified
51. Learning Points & Training Activities booklet
produced
52. Men’s Team were beaten finalists and our Women’s
Team did not make Semi’s at the Irish Senior Cup
53. Attendance at Swim Ireland AGM & Annual Dinner
& Awards Evening at Belfast City Hall
54. Cathal Brugha awarded Swim Ireland’s Club of the
Year (Ulster Region and all Ireland) 2012
55. Progress report on Cathal Brugha Development Plan
(Year past) submitted to BCC in order to release
£1,000 funding balance from 2012 Large
Development Grant Award
56. Cathal Brugha AGM held on 26th April
57. Ulster Water Polo (UWP) agree and adopt Cathal
Brugha proposal for single & mixed gender junior
water polo age bands – now forwarded to the IWPA
58. UWP agree strategic partnership with Swim Ulster
59. Ten Brugha Coaches attend Child Protection Course
May & June 2012 (Closed Season)
60. Cathal Brugha Coaching Conference to be held at Balmoral Hotel – all Brugha Coaches & Team Managers
invited to attend & Learning Points & Training Activities booklet to be distributed to all Junior Coaches
61. 5th/6th May - Single Gender U14 Cup in National Aquatic Centre
62. All final league & cup finishing positions to be collated to aid with targets for next season
63. Parents to be advised of new Coaching curriculum for junior players
64. New coaching curriculum to be introduced to Junior sessions
65. Application for BCC Large Development Grant to be prepared & submitted
66. Club Gala to be organised (Blair & Nathan Taylor to arrange)
67. Series of ‘friendly’ games to be arranged at various junior levels
68. Summer break arrangements & Sept restart dates to be advised to players & parents
69. Club fees and cash collection arrangements to be revised by Treasurer (consider 1st year introductory fee)
70. Coaches to be appointed for 2012/13 season
July & August 2012 (Closed Season)
71. Family swim sessions to be arranged and info circulated
72. Preparations to be made for start of new 2012/13 season e.g. equipment purchased, pools booked, coaches
on board, training courses planned, competition/funding events planned, targets set
73. Application to be prepared for BCC Clubmark (Silver) Award
74. Progress report to be submitted to Swim Ireland in line with Clubmark commitment’s
75. Consider application to Ulster Water Polo for funding proposal against UWP plan (part of SU Funding)
76. Preparations made for Club Member re-registration process
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5.0 Conclusion: Chairman’s Comments
Cathal Brugha Swimming & Water Polo Club has come a long way in the past year in terms
of our administrative set up, our public profile and our player & coach development structure;
culminating in Cathal Brugha being the first ever water polo Club to receive the Swim Ireland
Ulster Region and National Club of the Year Awards for 2012 and of course in the
Presidency of Swim Ireland being held by our own Wally Clarke. However, areas for
improvement include recruitment & recognition of volunteers, planned internal & external
communication, and working with ethnic minorities & persons with a disability and of course,
despite the determination and courage of our players, we need to improve competition
results at all playing levels.
We look forward to next year consolidating improvements gained and to focus sufficient
resources on identified areas for improvement.
I would take this opportunity to thank our partners Belfast City Council & Lisburn City Council
for their continued support, our Club volunteers whose contributions in all areas, from
coaching to cash collection, are the life blood of progress, our players for their skills &
application, our parents for their ever present support and to my colleagues on our Executive
Committee for their continued resilience, innovation and determination to improve the lot of
us all.
Lastly, I know that I will be forgiven for singling out two individuals who continue to deliver on
our Clubs progress, well above the ‘call of duty’, and who make a critical contribution to our
continued success. They are Ciaran McGurk (Director of Coaching), for his endeavor,
enthusiasm and forward thinking in terms of our Coaching preparedness and Gerry O’Neill
who has surpassed all expectations in relation to the unprecedented media coverage gained
over the past year, which has lifted the profile of our Club beyond all of our
expectations…thank you gentlemen.
In look forward to the challenges ahead and would encourage those of you who offer your
support to the aspirations of Cathal Brugha to reinvest their talent & time again next year.
I would invite those of you who perhaps may feel unfulfilled, in terms of your contribution, to
come and speak to myself or any member of the Clubs Executive Committee and we will
make sure that you have an opportunity to work within our Club and to influence future
developments
Looking forward…..
Yours in Sport
Phil Kelly
Club Chairman
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